Advice needed for home network (please!) :)

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Hi All -

I need to share my incoming internet cable connection between (6) hardwired outlets while maintaining wireless availability in my home. I currently have a Linksys WRT54GL (running DD-WRT) hooked up (directly from the cable modem) and running however this provides only (4) wired connections in addition to the wireless access. I just purchased a Linksys EZXS16W 16 point switch with the understanding that it will provide what I need to complete this network.

That said - What is the appropriate way to hook this up? Currently, my wired connections go to my Main PC and the rest are generally to DirecTV and /or Blu Ray Players. The wireless is used for my wifes laptop and my work laptop/iPhones, etc...

Your advice/help is greatly appreciated!

Scott

Bonus Question - We have another WRT54GL sitting around - can we hook it up somewhere in this chain to make our wireless signal stronger throughout the house?

 

[ch33zw1z]

Pic @ NewEgg

Connect the uplink port on the 16port switch to any LAN port on the GL. That should do it

 

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Originally posted by: ch33zw1z
Pic @ NewEgg

Connect the uplink port on the 16port switch to any LAN port on the GL. That should do it

Thanks for the reply! I will give it a try tomorrow. Sounds like it should be a smooth process (famous last words - ha!)

Thanks Again -
Scott

 

[Paperlantern]

ch33z hit the nail on the head for the switch... as for the bonus question, run a cable somewhere some distance from the other wireless router, set the device to be a switch instead of a router and it then becomes a WAP.

 

[JackMDS]

Using a Wireless Router as a switch with an Access Point - http://www.ezlan.net/router_AP.html

 

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Thanks for the help guys. Router and switch are up and running. I managed to clean up the smart box and wiring as well. I'll tackle the second router sometime tomorrow. I think I am going to place it in my family room to boost/even out the wireless signal and use the ports for our blu ray player and directv box...

Again, Thank you!
Scott